Our favorite Mexican joint in the East Bay is, hands down, La Pinata (1440 Park Street in Alameda). It’s a bit out of the way but definitely worth the trip. The service can be a bit on the indifferent side when things get busy, but the food and prices are fantastic. Parking can be a pain and it draws the big crowds on the popular eating out nights.

Now, this place doesn’t mess around with portions. Case in point, behold their signature burrito: the Famosa Burrito.

And the Gods said, “let there be burrito.” And the skies rumbled, the sun was blotted out, and the souls of the weak were crushed as the Famosa Burrito was brought forth. In all seriousness, this thing is not to be taken lightly. I mean, look at it! It’s bigger than Tam’s arm!

After binging on their insanely addictive chips and salsa (they’ll keep bringing more), we settled on ordering one Super Famosa Burrito filled with carnitas. The “super” got us sour cream and guacamole for some extra damage. Between the two of us, we could not finish it. I repeat: WE COULD NOT FINISH IT. It was that big. I suppose I could have finished my half, but that would have required going to the bad, bad place (read: post-Spice Market Buffet-induced-haze that I entered in Vegas).

Go. Order one. Attempt to finish it.